Kilkenny Irish Beer is a brand of Irish Cream Ale with roots stretching back centuries in the city of Kilkenny, Ireland. The beer is brewed at the famous Smithwick's Brewery, which was founded in 1710 by John Smithwick on the ruins of a thirteenth-century abbey — St. Francis' Abbey — set amidst the rolling green landscape of Kilkenny. The city itself boasts over 800 years of brewing tradition, making it one of Ireland's most historically significant brewing locations. Kilkenny is best known as a smooth and creamy Irish Cream Ale, a style that sits close to an English Pale Ale but is distinguished by its characteristic creaminess and reddish hue. The beer is produced under the broader Guinness/Diageo portfolio, which also includes brands such as Smithwick's and Harp. Its nitro-dispensed draft version delivers a velvety texture and a mellow, approachable flavour profile that has made it a recognisable name in Irish pub culture. Kilkenny has built a loyal following both in Ireland and internationally, often served on draft with a creamy head. It represents a classic expression of Irish ale brewing — deeply tied to the heritage and community of its home city, where brewing has been a cornerstone of local identity for generations.